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washingtonmonthly.com - 2/19/2009
The debate over filibuster reform
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THE DEBATE OVER FILIBUSTER REFORM.... There's been some good discussion over the last several days about the Senate filibuster and whether the process should be reformed. It seems, however, that some of participants have been talking past one another. At...
The New Filibuster
yglesias.thinkprogress.org - 2/15/2009
The New Filibuster
— yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Kevin Drum raises an important point , namely that “The filibuster was never intended to become a... routine requirement that all legislation needs 60% of the vote in the Senate to pass.” Indeed, the filibuster was never intended at ... (more) The New Filibuster
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Time to reform the filibuster
washingtonmonthly.com - 2/15/2009
Time to reform the filibuster
— washingtonmonthly.com — TIME TO REFORM THE FILIBUSTER.... One of the striking aspects of the political process on the Hill... is how quickly everyone has adapted to a once-rare tactic becoming routine. Senate filibusters used to be exceedingly rare -- a dramatic challenge... (more) Time to reform the filibuster

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How Entitlement Reform Became Health Reform
prospect.org - 2/23/2009
How Entitlement Reform Became Health Reform
— prospect.org — Why progressives should stop worrying and learn to love today's White House Fiscal Summit.... (more) How Entitlement Reform Became Health Reform

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The Debate Over The Filibuster
Newshoggers.com — ... By BJ Steve Benen replied to my, (and others), post on the filibuster. He notes that our argument is somewhat narrowly focused: When one likes the party is the majority, he/she hates the filibuster; when one's party is in the minority; he/she treasures it. This argument emphasizes the need to be consistent, and remember that majority status comes and goes. It works as a decent summary, and he is willing to concede that he might be guilty on the consistency part. I do think that part is rather important as it ...

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